Betting fans backing the Ga Southern Eagles here saw them open at 5Dimes as -17-point favorites in this college football clash. (Check back shortly for opening totals at sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark as none was available at the time this preview was written.)

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Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Ga Southern will face the 1-2 Appalachian State Mountaineers, who own a 1-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Ga Southern Eagles are 2-2 so far this season while the Mountaineers are 2-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ga Southern vs Appalachian State injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 90-rated Ga Southern Eagles and the No. 119-rated Appalachian State Mountaineers in this matchup.

The game also pits Ga Southern's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 43 PPG, against a Appalachian State defense that ranks No. 65 this week at 24.33 PPG. The Ga Southern aerial game is averaging 154.5 yards per game, less than the Appalachian State Mountaineers secondary allows through the air, 172.33 YPG per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Appalachian State lost its last outing, a 21-20 result against Golden Eagles on September 20. Appalachian State failed to cover in that game as a -2.5-point favorite, while the 41 combined points took the game UNDER the total. In their last game, Appalachian State got a 119-yard performance from Marcus Cox, but Southern Miss prevailed 21-20.

Last time out for Ga Southern, they were a 28-6 winner as they battled Jaguars on the road. Ga Southern covered in the match as a -2.5-point favorite, while 34 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Last time we saw the Jaguars, they had no answer for Matt Breida as the Eagles rolled to a 28-6 victory at Ladd Peebles Stadium.

Appalachian State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games Appalachian State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games Appalachian State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the roadAppalachian State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the roadGa Southern is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games Ga Southern is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games Ga Southern is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at homeGa Southern is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Appalachian State home to South Alabama, Saturday, October 4thGa Southern at New Mexico State, Saturday, October 4th

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